Food waste is not only linked to our country's vexing hunger issue but also has important impacts on climate change. It is estimated that 30-40% of our food process, from production to the table, ends up in local landfills. Produced by Anthony Bourdain, Wasted is a new documentary looking at solutions to reducing food waste. Bourdain [...]
We invite you to gather in downtown Phoenix next week to bear witness to the real, lived experience of those facing racism and injustice and to speak truth to power. Recent events in Charlottesville and the subsequent national response have again brought to the forefront our country's shameful history on these issues. Let faith give [...]
Virginia Interfaith Power & Light's Board of Directors and members are heartbroken over the events we witnessed this past weekend in Charlottesville. We are deeply troubled by the hatred and violence which led to the senseless death of Heather Heyer, who courageously went to Charlottesville to replace hatred with love and to call for the [...]
The morning of April 29 at the State Capitol hundreds, if not thousands, will gather for the Phoenix Climate rally and march. Thousands will rally in many, many cities across our nation. With the actions today of President Trump, now, more than ever, we must resist. Showing up is one way to show our concern [...]
In addition to the March 23 AZIPL fundraiser, check out these opportunities this month: Join "The Walk" at Rio Salado Habitat on March 18. See http://www.mowthewalk.org. AZIPL is sponsoring a "wave" during this 90 minute contemplative walk. Check out the website but contact Nona Siegel at nona.siegel@gmail.com for more info on the AZIPL "wave". Be inspired [...]
I hope you can join us for a fun evening of networking, music, wine and inspiration on Thursday, March 23 at Temple Chai. You can register by going to http://azipl.eventbrite.com . This will be a wonderful opportunity to engage with other eco-activists. This is the time to show our support for the work of AZIPL. Thanks to [...]
Thanks to you, AZIPL exceeded its donor challenge goal, raising $14,000 this past year! This enabled us to secure a challenge grant of $12,000 from national Interfaith Power and Light. Thank you, thank you! We have many contributors to thank. Individuals gave $5300. And we had 16 new givers in 2016. AZIPL member congregations donated $2600, [...]
UMOM New Day Centers in Phoenix has operated a food garden for several years. In 9 raised beds measuring 6 ft. by 8 ft., they have grown a variety of vegetables and herbs, including tomato plants, cucumbers and squash. This has been used in their own kitchen. With more volunteers, they could meet their own [...]